Friday March 20, 1942: on this day

March 20, 1942 was the 79th day of the year 1942, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Friday.

Is March 20, 1942 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on March 20, 1942, who was born and died on March 20, 1942, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 20, 1942, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Jungle Book, directed by Zoltan Korda), TV series (e.g. Men At Work) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 20th, 1942 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 20, 1942?


March 20, 1942 was a Friday and it was the 79th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 20, 1942 can also be written as 3/20/1942 in the US and as 20/3/1942 in UK and Europe.

March 20, 1942 in March 1942 calendar

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March 20, 1942: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 20, 1942:

  • Convoy pq13 departs reykjavik iceland to russia
  • Gen macarthur vows, i shall return
  • Major german assault on malta.
  • World war ii: general douglas macarthur, at terowie, south australia, makes his famous speech regarding the fall of the philippines, in which he says: ''i came out of bataan and i shall return''.

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March 20, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 20th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 20, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 20, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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March 20, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 20, 1942 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 20, 1942 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on March 20, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 09:06 am and setting at 10:52 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 03, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Apr 01, 1942.

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Who was born on March 20, 1942?


Famous people born on March 20, 1942:

  • Charlis Baird

    Former member of the Australian Parliament.

  • Warner Buchanan

    Pioneer in computer architecture and parallel processing.

  • Mycheal Ledeen

    Mychael Ledeen is an American writer, philosopher, and former consultant to the U.S.

  • Robin Luke

    American educator and singer.

  • David Minge

    Politician.

  • Walter Maurer
  • Giulio Ferrarini
  • Sandro Massimini
  • Leif Eriksson
  • Mijaela Tesleoanu

Whose famous birthday is on March 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 20th:

  • Spike Lee
    Spike Lee

    Spike lee is a renowned director known for his work on films such as 'do the right thing' and 'malcolm x'.

  • Ruby Rose
    Ruby Rose

    Ruby rose is an australian model known for her work in the fashion industry and for her role as stella carlin in the tv series orange is the...

  • William Hurt
    William Hurt

    William hurt is an american actor known for his roles in acclaimed films such as 'kiss of the spider woman', 'broadcast news', and 'a...

  • Xavier Dolan
    Xavier Dolan

    Canadian french young actor and filmmaker, manuel tadros, a singer and actor of egyptian descent, was born to genevia"ve dolan and actor...

  • Bianca Lawson
    Bianca Lawson

    Bianca lawson is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'buffy the vampire slayer' and 'pretty little liars'.

  • Holly Hunter
    Holly Hunter

    Holly hunter is a renowned american actress known for her roles in films such as the piano, broadcast news, and the incredibles.

  • Christy Carlson Romano
    Christy Carlson Romano

    Christy carlson romano is an american singer and actress known for her role as ren stevens in the disney channel show 'even stevens' and as...

  • Fred Rogers
    Fred Rogers

    American children's tv host (d. 2003).

  • Kathy Ireland
    Kathy Ireland

    American model, actress, and furniture designer.

  • Carl Reiner
    Carl Reiner

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

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March 20, 1942: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 82 years and 8 days old,

or 984 months and 8 days old,

or 4279 weeks and 6 days old,

or 29959 days old,

if you were born on March 20, 1942.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 20, 1942?

There are 357 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 20th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 20, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on March 20, 1942.

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March 20, 1942: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 20, 1942:

  • Theodoro Valcarcel

    Composer dies at 41.

What famous deaths happened on March 20th?

Famous deaths on March 20th:

  • Fred Rogers
    Fred Rogers

    American children's tv host (d. 2003).

  • Marilyn Maxwell
    Marilyn Maxwell

    American singer and actress (d. 1972).

  • Pranish Koirala

    Renowned leader who played a key role in Nepal's democratic movement.

  • Anira Ataliba

    Renowned Brazilian painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Lev Yashin

    Lev yashin was a soviet footballer known as the 'black spider' and is considered one of the greatest goalkeepers in the history of the...

  • Tarig Al-Wazir

    Prominent figure in the Palestinian Liberation Organization.

  • Elford Albin

    Renowned biologist known for his work in genetics and evolutionary biology.

  • Athalene Lane

    Renowned biologist known for her work in genetics and evolutionary biology.

  • Cova García

    Renowned poet known for her evocative verses.

  • Placida Viola

    Celebrated playwright who wrote compelling dramas.

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March 20, 1942: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 20, 1942:

  • Feast of St. Cuthbert, patron saint of Northumbria (died 704)
  • Canberra Day
  • Meat Out Day
  • International Astrology Day
  • New Year of Iranian Calendar: Norouz occurs on the vernal equinox.
  • The second day of Quinquatria in ancient Rome, held in honor of Minerva.
  • The vernal equinox usually occurs on this day.

Observances on March 20, 1942:

  • International Day of Happiness
  • French Language Day

Saints celebrated on March 20, 1942:

  • Saint Alexandra
  • Saint Herbert (died 687)
  • Saint Wulfram (d.704)

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March 20, 1942: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 20, 1942 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Jungle Book

Jungle Book

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Zoltan Korda

Starring: Sabu, Joseph Calleia, John Qualen, Frank Puglia

Country: United States of America

My Favorite Blonde

My Favorite Blonde

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Sidney Lanfield

Starring: Bob Hope, Madeleine Carroll, Gale Sondergaard, George Zucco

The Courtship of Andy Hardy

The Courtship of Andy Hardy

Release year: 1942

Directed by: George B. Seitz

Starring: Lewis Stone, Mickey Rooney, Cecilia Parker, Fay Holden

Alias Boston Blackie

Alias Boston Blackie

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Lew Landers

Starring: Chester Morris, Adele Mara, Richard Lane, George E. Stone

Lady Gangster

Lady Gangster

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Robert Florey

Starring: Faye Emerson, Julie Bishop, Frank Wilcox, Roland Drew

March 20, 1942: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 20, 1942 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Men at Work

Men at Work

Release year: 1941

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on March 20, 1942?

On March 20, 1942 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 20, 1942?

On March 20, 1942 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on March 20, 1942?

On March 20, 1942 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about March 20th?

March 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of March. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on March 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - Disney completes the acquisition of 21st century fox from walt disney company for $71.3 billion (with the exception being the fox corporation's business, broadcasting network and sports assets).
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: according to syrian state tv sana, a rocket from rebel-held eastern ghouta struck a damascus market, killing at most 35 people. (reuters) (channel news asia). two women and 15 children were killed in an airstrike in eastern ghouta.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: a car bomb explodes in baghdad's hayy al-a'amel neighbourhood, killing at least 23 and injuring 45 more.

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What happened in 1942?

1942 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • German troops conquer Rostow
  • Treblinka Concentration Camp destroyed
  • Resistance bombs Rotterdam railway

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What was the calendar for March 1942?

March 1942 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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